Forms of Poem Found in Inscription in Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

This article aims to study inscriptions located in the Chiang Mai Province. All of the selected pieces were written in poem, which was then analyzed and categorized. The six inscriptions comprise of Wat Sri Suphan inscription (CM 25), inscription at the cemetery of Wat Sao Hin (CM 24), Suwan Prasat Inscription (CM 8), inscription on ivory Buddha image (CM 40), inscription in front of Wat Phra Singha (CM 12), and Wat San Sai Luang inscription (B.E.2466). The study found that they were written differently using three different poetry styles. In addition, it was also found that the poet of Suwan Prasat inscription (CM 8) and the inscription on the ivory Buddha image (CM40) might be the same person due to the same writing style at the beginning and the same date when both inscriptions were created. This can be helpful for further studies in other pieces of inscription.